From a Home Lab to the Global Electronics Community: A 50-Year Journey

The next Hamilton Professorial Lecture is ...
'From a Home Lab to Institutional Partnerships and Service to the Global Electronics Community: A 50-Year Journey' by Professor Nihal Kularatna

From tinkering with electronics in a home lab in Sri Lanka to influencing global innovations in renewable energy systems, Professor Nihal Kularatna's 50-year journey is one of perseverance, ingenuity, and impact. As a young engineer in the 1970s, he taught himself circuit design by building power supplies in his spare time - work that would go on to be published internationally and spark a lifetime of innovation in electronic engineering.

In this professorial lecture, Professor Kularatna will reflect on the ideas, challenges, and breakthroughs that have defined his remarkable career. Whether you're an engineer, a student, or simply curious about how one person’s passion can ripple across industries and borders, this lecture offers an inspiring glimpse into the power of persistence, creativity, and knowledge-sharing in shaping the technologies of tomorrow.

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